Study groups report findings to board



The Thomasville City School board heard presentations and received reports from teacher groups in the system tasked with providing input into curriculum development Monday night. More than half a dozen thick reports landed in front of the school board members as teacher representatives gave briefs on what different study groups had tackled. Topics covered included: guidance and counseling, math, science, […]

Martin’s book now available



Joining the ranks of authors with area roots is Ross Martin of Ethel, La. with the recently self-published work, “The Talking Trees.” Listed as a fiction/romance tale, the work draws on some of Martin’s experiences growing up in Silas with his grandmother. “The Talking Trees” tells the story of romance, ghosts and an unscrupulous timber company. “It’s a love story […]

Williamson, Holley vows exchanged



Glori Gayle Williamson and Kenneth Holley Jr. were united in marriage in a private ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, in Mobile. The bride is the daughter of Kathy Williamson of Mobile and Billy Ray and Anne Williamson of Greenwood. She attended high school at Clarke County High School in Grove Hill and graduated in 2006 from Murphy High School in […]

Wedding plans announced for Flowers-Mizerany



Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flowers of Jackson announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter, Kristin Diane, to Patrick Michael Mizerany, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mizerany of Birmingham. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Edna and Harold Jones and the late Carolyn and Edgar Flowers. A graduate of Jackson High School, Miss Flowers is an […]

Johnson, Loftin plan March 28 wedding



Carol K. Johnson of Thomasville announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Crystal Ann Johnson to Benjamin Michael Loftin II, son of Mike and Sue Loftin of Nicholsville. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of the late James Allen Johnson. She is the granddaughter of Leroy “Webb” Knight of Thomasville and the late Clovis Knight and the late […]

Employee receives award for 30 years of service



Debra Tomasich of Thomasville was recently honored by UPS for completing 30 years of service with the company. Tomasich, who is a feeder driver with UPS in Thomasville – Montgomery, was recognized for her loyal service contributions. Tomasich began her career in 1979 as a package driver with the company.

Research Club meets



LP opts to leave Clarke mill closed

States closures to save company $30 million

In a telephone conference call Monday with analysts to discuss fourth quarter figures (losses of $339 million), Louisiana-Pacific’s chief financial officer, Curt Stevens, and chief executive officer Rick Frost, referenced the Clarke County oriented strand board mill and others several times. Stevens said the closures of three OSB mills, including the new Clarke County plant, would net a savings of […]

Comet Lulin passes



Johnny Autery of Dixons Mills captured a shot of the Comet Lulin on Feb. 23 when it was at its closest approach to the Planet Earth. Autery said he used a digital camera with a zoom lense and an exposure of 4 minutes. The comet will still be visible for a few days, but can only be seen using a […]

Siran Stacy addresses capacity gathering



PHOTOS BY ARTHUR MCLEAN Stacy speaks at Beast Feast in Thomasville Thomasville Baptist Church’s gym was packed to capacity as hundreds of men showed up to dine on wild game dinners and listen to tragic yet inspiring words of former University of Alabama football standout, Siran Stacy. Siran Stacy struggled with depression, anger and his own shaken religious faith after […]